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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.56, 35,865.78 and 7,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.56, 35,865.78 and 7,270.52 is: 10,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.56 : 35,865.78 = 7,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.56/35,865.78 = 7,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.56x = 35,865.78 × 7,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.56x = 260,762,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,762,870.81/23,910.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.76

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